A True Fundraising Success Story

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The Southeastern Network of Youth and Family Services has honored Nashville professional Genma Stringer Holmes with its prestigious 2007 Nonprofit Board Member of the Year Award.

Holmes' efforts on behalf of the Oasis Center, an award-winning youth organization, have made an enormous impact on the lives of economically disadvantaged African American Youth in the Nashville area.

Recent Accomplishments:

Raising $240,000 in individual gifts for the Oasis Center
Securing college scholarships for Oasis Center youth
Securing funding for new music program for $7 million Youth Opportunity Center
Recruiting African American role models to work with middle school students

Giving Back
Holmes and her family's commitment to the Oasis Center began when the organization was able to assist her family with difficulties of its own in 2005. The Holmes family is committed to supporting the organization and its efforts.

In addition to Holmes' efforts on behalf of the organization, her college-age daughter has also donated more than $25,000 profits from her own business, Alexis' Famous Pies, to the youth shelter programs at the Oasis Center.

About the Oasis Center
The organization has been dedicate to serving youth in the Nashville area since 1971. The organization offers a number of different types of programs designed to help youth in crisis and assist individuals between the ages of 13 and 21 surmount challenges.

About the Southeastern Network:
The Southeastern Network of Youth and Family services represents more than 80 nonprofit member organizations. The network was founded in 1977, and assists youth and family service organizations with training, advocacy, and technical assistance.

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Tamara

|64.12.116.xxx |2008-08-25 19:56:24

Hi there let me first say kodos to you, your daughter and your family on a job
well done. I am writing because I am very interested in doing a fund raiser of
my own and relatively soon. I am not sure where to start, I have some ideas
about what I would like to do aka an auction and raffling but I would really
like some newer fun ideas. I would appreciate any help you can
give.
Again..way to go
Mara B

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Michelle Ali - Parent Volunteer

|64.233.252.xxx |2008-09-25 15:10:08

Hi!
I just want to say that what you and your family have accomplished is
outstanding! I am the fundraising coordinator at my children's school. I want
to come up with some fun, profitable fundraisers; not the typical candy or soap
sales. I'd appreciate any ideas that you have used or have have heard
works.

Thank you,
Michelle Ali

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